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C16 AUS

2000 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

41,208 mi
Last recorded41,208 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 AUS
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 41,208 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 41,205 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 41,115 miles

all body work & brake pipes covered with underseal

Pass 15 Jun 2022 41,032 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

all body covered with underseal

Pass 15 Oct 2019 41,028 miles

all under body covered with underseal

Pass 16 May 2018 40,987 miles

covers obscuring some components

Pass 12 May 2017 40,890 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all under body covered with underseal

Pass 12 May 2016 40,781 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 40,104 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 40,089 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 40,081 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 34,914 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 26,097 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 2 Jul 2010 26,095 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 25,164 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 24,228 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 23,071 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 22,165 miles

How Reliable is the Rover Mini?

Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
876
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
45,631
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,036
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24,016
Steering rack gaiter split 21,375
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 18,460
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 18,348
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C16 AUS is a 2000 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2000 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 39,248 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover Mini fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 32,036 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C16 AUS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 26 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C16 AUS registered?

C16 AUS is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 13 May 2000.

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